CODES

REASON(S)

TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS

Code Green

• Return to normal operations

• Students remain inside the classroom and regular classroom procedures are followed.

Code Grey

• Impending Severe Weather
• Thunderstorm Watch
• Tornado Watch
• High Winds
• Hail Storms
• Winter Weather Alert

• Be prepared to move into hallways for “duck and cover”.
• Continue regular classroom duties until orders are given over intercom.
• During a winter weather alert, be prepared to move the students to buses.

Code Blue

• Heightened State of Security
• PREVENTATIVE LOCKDOWN

• Turn off all cell phones until clearance is given.
• Keep students in classroom and lock all doors.
• Continue regular classroom duties until orders are given over the intercom.
• Students must be removed from hallways and kept in the classroom.
• Report to the office by intercom any unusual activity you witness.
• Only open doors for staff members.

Code Orange

• Bomb Threat
• Fire
• Release of chemicals

• EVACUATE THE BUILDING using evacuation routes. Take red safety bag.
• Utilize card system for area communication (green – all clear; red- medical assistance; no card –immediate emergency)
• In bomb threat situations, turn off all cell phones and radios until clearance is given.
• Take attendance after you have assembled students in your assigned area. Wait for directive.
• Keep students in assembled area and be prepared to transport students.

Code Red

• CRISIS RESPONSE
• Shots fired
• Weapon Situation/Hostage Situation

• Immediately lock and secure the classroom.
• Advise students to move away from the doors and windows. Keep students quiet. Cell phones off.
• Get down on the floor if necessary.
• Utilize card system for classroom / area communication (green-all clear; red – medicalassistance ; no card – immediate emergency)

• Notify the office if you witness hostile activity.
• Listen for further information or instructions.